Quotes
Today's events make clear to the world that America is respected again,
Additionally, the Government has convened a Unified Command Post (PMU) on migration, which will include representatives from the Defense Ministry, the People's Office, the Chancellor's Office, and the Presidency of the Republic. This body's objective is to establish and review protocols that ensure dignified treatment of deported Colombians, guaranteeing that procedures respect human rights and the integrity of each person,
Likewise, the Government of Colombia maintains active conversations with the Government of the United States, seeking agreements that ensure minimum conditions of respect and dignified treatment for fellow citizens during deportation processes, recognizing them as rights-holders,
Colombia reaffirms its commitment to protecting its nationals and will continue to lead regional and international efforts to find humane and just solutions to migration challenges."
These measures are just the beginning,
This measure is in response to the government’s commitment to guarantee dignified conditions. In no way have Colombians, as patriots and subjects of rights, been or will be banished from Colombian territory,
That is why I ordered the return of US military planes carrying Colombian migrants,
Petro wrote, sharing a video of Brazilian deportees who had been flown out of the US on Friday, shackled at the wrists and ankles The US must establish a protocol for the dignified treatment of migrants before we accept their return.”
In an earlier post, Petro had already written I cannot force migrants to remain in a country that does not want them. But if that country returns them, it must be with dignity and respect – for both them and our nation. In civilian planes, and without treating them like criminals, we will welcome our compatriots. Colombia deserves respect,
He added ... wrote the president I have directed my Administration to immediately take the following urgent and decisive retaliatory measures,
Trump wrote on Sunday afternoon The Government of Colombia, under the direction of President Gustavo Petro, has arranged the presidential plane to facilitate the dignified return of the compatriots who were going to arrive in the country today in the morning, coming from deportation flights,
the translated statement read A migrant is not a criminal and must be treated with the dignity that a human being deserves,
All Party Members, Family Members, and Supporters of the Colombian Government,
Trump wrote will be subject to “Visa Sanctions.” It is the responsibility of each nation to take back their citizens who are illegally present in the United States in a serious and expeditious manner.,
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement The U.S. cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals,
On the plane they didn't give us water, we were tied hands and feet, they wouldn't even let us go to the bathroom."
Edgar Da Silva Moura, a 31-year-old computer technician who was among the 88 deported migrants, told AFP President Trump's going to put America first,
